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Agroforestry for Sustainable Land Management and Climate Change Mitigation
Agriculture is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, while also facing increasing pressure from a changing climate. Finding ways to produce food while protecting the environment is critical to long-term sustainability. Researchers at the University of Alberta have spent more than a decade developing practical land management approaches that integrate trees, crops, and livestock….
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Edmonton’s Volunteer Weed Pull Program
Invasive plants are one of the leading threats to biodiversity, often outcompeting native species and disrupting ecosystems. In Edmonton, managing these species is complex, especially while reducing reliance on chemical pesticides and increasing public awareness of their impact. The City of Edmonton’s Volunteer Weed Pull Program brings community members directly into the solution. Through hands-on…
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Provincial Leadership in Biological Control for Invasive Plants
Invasive plants pose a significant threat to Alberta’s ecosystems, agriculture, and economy, often spreading in areas where traditional control methods are difficult or unsuitable. Maintaining effective, long-term management requires coordination between research, policy, and on-the-ground action. When federal delivery of biological control programs was no longer sustainable, the Alberta Invasive Species Council stepped in to…
